What is the equation of the tangent line of #f(x) = (x^3 - 3x + 1)(x + 2)# at the given point of (1, -3) ?
1 Answer
Oct 5, 2016
Explanation:
Find the derivative of the function.
Begin by using the Product Rule.
Substitute in the value of
Simplify
The slope,
Substitute in the point
Simplify
Add
Write the equation of the tangent line using the above information.
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